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Inspection Detail
Inspection: 122120702 - Cambridge Electric Light Company
Inspection Information - Office: Boston North Area Office
Site Address:
Cambridge Electric Light Company
Portland & Hampshire Street
Cambridge, MA 02140
Mailing Address:
2421 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA 02571
Union Status: Union
SIC:6519
NAICS: 0
Inspection Type: Accident
Scope: Complete
Advanced Notice: N
Ownership: Private
Safety/Health: Safety
Close Conference: 01/20/1998
Emphasis:
Case Closed: 01/03/2000
| Type | Activity Nr | Safety | Health |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accident | 360941629 |
| Violations/Penalties | Serious | Willful | Repeat | Other | Unclass | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial Violations | 5 | 5 | ||||
| Current Violations | 4 | 4 | ||||
| Initial Penalty | $31,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,000 |
| Current Penalty | $31,000 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $31,000 |
| FTA Penalty | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| # | Citation ID | Citaton Type | Standard Cited | Issuance Date | Abatement Due Date | Current Penalty | Initial Penalty | FTA Penalty | Contest | Latest Event | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | 01001A | Serious | 19100134 B01 | 02/04/1998 | 02/08/1998 | $6,750 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/24/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 2. | 01001B | Serious | 19100134 B03 | 02/04/1998 | 02/08/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/24/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 3. | 01001C | Serious | 19100134 B09 | 02/04/1998 | 02/08/1998 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 02/24/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 4. | 01002 | Serious | 19100269 E01 | 02/04/1998 | 03/09/1998 | $7,000 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/24/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew | Citation has been deleted. |
| 5. | 01003 | Serious | 19100269 M03 II | 02/04/1998 | 02/09/1998 | $6,750 | $5,000 | $0 | 02/24/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 6. | 01004 | Serious | 19100269 M03 III | 02/04/1998 | 02/09/1998 | $8,750 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/24/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew | |
| 7. | 01005 | Serious | 19100269 M03 VI | 02/04/1998 | 02/09/1998 | $8,750 | $7,000 | $0 | 02/24/1998 | W - Empr Withdrew |
Investigation Summary
A power line worker was assessing the damage caused by an electrical fault in a manhole. The system operator inadvertently reenergized the faulted line, causing a second fault. The ensuing electric arc and fire burned the power line worker. He died of his injuries.
Keywords: BURN, ELECTRIC ARC, OVERHEAD POWER LINE, ELECTRICAL, POWER LINE WORKER, FIRE, LOCKOUT, E PTD, ELEC UTILITY WORK, ELECTRICAL FAULT
| # | Inspection | Age | Sex | Degree of Injury | Nature of Injury | Occupation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 122120702 | Fatality | Burn/Scald(Heat) | Electrical power installers and repairers |